Family Issues, Relationships and Divorce Helplines

The organisations listed below provide support and information on a range of topics related to family issues, relationships and divorce. This section contains helplines in the categories listed. You can jump to a specific topic or scroll through the options. If your topic isn't listed or you want further support, you may wish to contact a Universal Helpline.

The organisations listed below are given in no order of preference; feel free to contact whichever service you would like or none at all. Please note that some of these services are advisory and are marked as such.

Children Experiencing Divorce

Get Connected

Get connected offers confidential help for young people under 25. They offer emotional support and information about appropriate further specialist help if necessary. Help may be on topics that include: Abuse and violence, bulling, discrimination, harassment, citizenship, cultural issues, mental health, gender and sexual identity, self-harm, addictions and legal issues.Opening TimesMonday-Sunday, 1pm-11pmContact
0808 808 4994[email protected] Text service 80849http://www.getconnected.org.uk/

Childline Advisory

Childline offers help and advice to children (up to 19 years old) about a wide range of issues that include physical, emotional and sexual abuse, family relationships, living in care, issues in school, college or university, (cyber) bullying, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, sexual identity, suicide, relationships, financial concerns, friendships, addictions, racism eating disorders, and legal matters.Opening TimesMonday-Sunday, 24hrsContact
0800 11 11http://www.childline.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx/

Grandparent's Issues

Grandparents Association

Grandparents Association provides a confidential information and support helpline for those who have lost or are losing contact with their grandchildren because of divorce, family feud or other problems, are caring for their grandchildren on a full time basis or have childcare responsibilities for their grandchildren.Contact
0845 434 9585[email protected]http://www.grandparents-association.org.uk/

Isolation

Support Helpline

Provides emotional support to anyone, in particular those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk and victims of any forms of abuse .It can also offer details of support groups, helplines, agencies and counsellors throughout the UK.Opening TimesOpening hours vary, call for more informationContact
01708 765 200[email protected]http://www.supportline.org.uk/

Premier Lifeline

Premier Lifeline is a Christian helpline who offer emotional and spiritual support to those who are lonely, isolated, distressed and spiritually in need.Opening TimesMonday-Sunday, 9am-midnightContact
0300 111 0101http://www.premier.org.uk/lifeline/

Parenting Issues

Family Lives (Previously Parentline) Advisory

FNF offers information, advice, guidance and support to parents on any aspect of parenting and family life, including bullying, divorce and separated families. Specialised support is offered weekdays, 6pm-10pm, on the same number.Opening TimesMonday-Sunday, 7am-midnightContact
0808 800 2222http://www.familylives.org.uk/

Families Need Fathers Advisory

FNF offers information, advice and support to parents. The helpline seeks to obtain the best possible blend of both parents in the lives of children, and helps parents whose children's relationship with them is under threat.Contact
0300 0300 363http://www.fnf.org.uk/

Family Rights Group Advisory

The Family Rights Group offers information and advice to families whose children are involved with or need children's services due to welfare needs or concerns.Opening TimesMonday-Friday, 10am-4pmContact
0808 801 0366http://www.frg.org.uk/

Relationships

Sexwise Advisory

Sexwise offers advice and information on sex, sexual health, relationships and contraception for people under 19.Opening TimesMonday-Sunday, 7am-midnightContact
0800 282930

The Relationship Helpline

The Relationship Helpline is a free, confidential service based in Scotland for use by people in the UK. They will listen to any relationship concerns, including relationship difficulties with your partner, family, friends or colleagues.Opening TimesMonday-Thursday, 9am-9pm Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-2pmContact
0808 802 2088

Relationships Matter Advisory

Relationships Matter is a website for anyone who needs help and advice about relationships. It provides information about local and national services that provide advice and local help.Contacthttp://www.relationshipsmatter.org.uk